"Snor…lax…"
With a deep rumble, the gigantic Totem Snorlax rose to its feet.
Its sheer bulk made its movements slower than a normal Snorlax's, the act of standing up appearing sluggish and deliberate.
But once it stood—
That colossal frame, standing over five to six meters tall, combined with its massive girth, loomed like a living mountain, blotting out the sky itself.
A vast shadow immediately engulfed Charizard.
Compared to this Totem Snorlax, Charizard seemed pitifully small—like an ant before a titan.
"My god, how are we supposed to fight that?"
"Hahaha! Invincible! Totem Snorlax is invincible!"
The battle hadn't even started yet, but the arena was already boiling over. The presence of such a colossal Snorlax was simply too overwhelming, instantly drawing the screams of thousands of fans.
"Tsk tsk… that frame, that level, that potential. If my Gengar could take just one bite out of it, he'd probably shoot straight to Gym Leader level!" Yozora couldn't help but think to himself.
But alas, Gengar had already been defeated…
And even if he hadn't, there was no way Gengar would ever get such a chance.
"Snorlax, Body Slam!" Red's command cut across the arena like thunder.
"Boom!"
Snorlax's body came crashing down, eyes narrowing with fury, its massive bulk plummeting with the force of a mountain collapsing.
Charizard's scales prickled with fear, cold sweat dripping down its brow.
But this was no ordinary Charizard. Hardened by countless battles, trained to the utmost, and guided by Yozora's telepathic link, it reacted in an instant—darting backward and surging skyward like lightning, narrowly dodging the devastating Body Slam.
"Bam!"
The colossal Snorlax smashed down. The entire battlefield erupted like a thunderclap from the earth, shockwaves splitting the stone floor.
Gasps echoed through the stands. Totem Snorlax's power… was terrifying beyond words.
"Such incredible strength! What a pity it missed. This might be the perfect opening for Charizard!" the announcer shouted, his voice trembling with excitement.
Indeed, with a body that enormous, Snorlax couldn't move easily. After slamming down, getting back up would be slow and difficult.
Yozora wasn't about to waste this golden opportunity. He barked his order:
"Charizard! Aim at Snorlax—Flamethrower, continuous fire!"
"Fwoooosh!"
Charizard's eyes blazed. The ability Blaze ignited within it, flames surging hotter and brighter as its strength skyrocketed.
It unleashed a torrent of searing fire, slamming against Snorlax's back.
Normally, Charizard's Flamethrower could engulf a Snorlax whole.
But this… was no normal Snorlax.
The flames covered barely a third of its massive body.
Too terrifying…
This wasn't because Charizard's attack was weak, but because Totem Snorlax was simply too big.
"Snor…lax!" Still, the flames burned fiercely, drawing pained cries from the giant.
"Hyper Beam!"
Red's voice rang out again.
Snorlax reacted instantly. Instead of trying to stand, it simply rolled over—its belly now facing the sky!
"Boom!" Lying flat on its back, Snorlax opened its mouth wide and fired a blazing golden Hyper Beam directly upward.
"What astonishing synergy!" many elite trainers gasped in unison.
In Pokémon battles, nothing mattered more than synergy.
When it reached perfection, a trainer needed only the briefest word—or even just intent—for their Pokémon to act. That bond was the mark of true mastery.
By contrast, third-rate trainers micromanaged everything—"Step left! Step right!"—only to have their Pokémon falter, unable to follow through. And then they'd be crushed by their opponents.
…
Totem Snorlax's titanic body granted not only raw power and defense but also an overwhelming attack range.
"Boom!"
A golden beam, wide as a house, erupted from Snorlax's maw, engulfing Charizard in an instant.
When the light faded, Charizard's body was blackened and scorched, grievously injured.
It groaned in agony, losing control of its wings, plummeting from the sky.
"Now—Ice Punch!"
At Red's command, Snorlax surged upright, trainer and Pokémon moving as if they shared a single will.
Frost condensed, swirling into a storm around Snorlax's colossal fist—each the size of a water barrel.
With an earth-shaking swing, it slammed its Ice Punch into the falling Charizard.
"Boom!"
The impact blasted Charizard backward like a cannonball.
When it finally crashed into the ground, its eyes had spiraled into swirls. It was completely unconscious.
"Charizard is down! Snorlax's punch is devastating!" the announcer shouted, voice hoarse with exhilaration.
"Woooooahhh!"
The arena erupted.
"Too brutal! This Totem Snorlax is on par with a Legendary!"
"No kidding! That fist alone was half the size of Charizard—who could survive that?!"
The crowd roared, countless fans ablaze with excitement.
Totem Snorlax might not be a Legendary Pokémon, but it was already a monster of equal terror.
Cameras flashed wildly, reporters scrambling to capture the scene.
Without question, after this match—win or lose—Red's name would resound throughout Kanto.
…
Meanwhile, in the stands—
The three members of Team Rocket, disguised as snack vendors, stared in shock.
"If we gave a Snorlax like that to Boss Giovanni, we'd be guaranteed promotions and raises, right?" Jessie muttered.
James and Meowth slumped in despair, utterly defeated."Forget it. There's no way we could ever capture something like that. And even if we did, how would we transport it?"
Jessie sighed, nodding helplessly. "True…"
Indeed.
For Team Rocket, a Pokémon that enormous was impossible to handle—even if caught.
Unless, of course, they could seize its Poké Ball along with it. But that was far easier said than done.
"Word is, the organization's working on Dark Balls, nya—and they've already made some progress!" Meowth piped up suddenly.
Jessie and James' eyes lit up at once."That's perfect! Once we get our hands on those, we can finally capture Pikachu—and every other rare Pokémon too!"
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(End of Chapter)